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Periclase from Crestmore Quarry, 440 Level, 1620 North, Riverside County, California

 
Periclase from Crestmore Quarry, 440 Level, 1620 North, Riverside County, California

Periclase from Crestmore Quarry, 440 Level, 1620 North, Riverside County, California

Periclase from Crestmore Quarry, 440 Level, 1620 North, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 50854
Mineral:Periclase
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, 440 Level, 1620 North, Riverside County, California
Description:Rounded translucent brown periclase crystals with dark gray brucite alteration rims in white marble. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:6.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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